Club News·28 April 2026·45d ago

Rome's Prefect discusses scheduling variables for Derby della Capitale amid International tennis final clash

Rome's Prefect, Lamberto Giannini, has addressed the organizational challenges surrounding the Derby della Capitale between Roma and SS Lazio, scheduled for the weekend of 17–18 May with date and time yet to be confirmed. A key complication is the potential overlap with the final of the International tennis tournament at the Foro Italico on the same Sunday. Giannini explained that multiple variables are being considered in the scheduling process, including the competitive standings of both clubs heading into the final matchday of the season.

The Prefect noted that teams competing for Champions League qualification must play simultaneously, which adds complexity to fixture planning. He stated: "There are reflections underway that have various variables. Among those that exist: the teams that will be involved in their end-of-year objectives. For example, the teams in competition to qualify for Champions will have to play at the same time, so knowing how many matches will be necessary to examine is one of the points for reflection." This constraint means authorities must balance the security and logistical demands of hosting two major sporting events in Rome on the same day.

Final decisions on the derby's scheduling are expected in the coming days to ensure both events proceed smoothly.

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Derby, il Prefetto: “La contemporaneità per Champions è una variabile per l’orario” - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma news as roma Derby, il Prefetto: “La contemporaneità per Champions è una variabile per l’orario”news as romaDerby, il Prefetto: “La contemporaneità per Champions è una variabile per l’orario”Getty imagesLe parole di Lamberto Giannini sulla possibilità di disputare finale degli Internazionali e match tra Roma e Lazio insieme : "Sapere quante gare sarà necessario esaminare è uno degli spunti di riflessione" Redazione 28 aprile 2026 (modifica il 28 aprile 2026 | 19:21) Il Prefetto di Roma, Lamberto Giannini, ha parlato dell'organizzazione del derby tra Roma e Lazio, in programma nel weekend del 17/18 maggio con data e orario da definire. Tra le problematiche in esame quella relativa ad una possibile contemporaneità con la finale degli Internazionali di tennis, in programma al Foro Italico in quella stessa domenica. "Ci sono delle riflessioni in atto che hanno diverse variabili", ha affermato il prefetto, "tra quelle che ci sono: le squadre che saranno coinvolte sugli obiettivi di fine anno. Perché, ad esempio, le squadre in competizione per qualificarsi in Champions dovranno giocare contemporaneamente quindi sapere quante gare sarà necessario esaminare è uno degli spunti di riflessione", ha concluso a margine del convegno «Baby gang, disagio giovanile, nichilismo e responsabilità" all'Università Lumsa. Nei prossimi giorni sono attese decisioni definitive per permettere il regolare svolgimento dei due super eventi.Leggi anche Mourinho tre anni fa sugli arbitri “graditi”: “Certe squadre hanno questo potere” Giudice Sportivo, confermata la squalifica di El Aynaoui: salta la Fiorentina © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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